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Friday, 17 May 2013
Developments in Anti-Bribery Laws: A Comparative Perspective
Speakers will discuss recent developments in anti-bribery legislation, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Sponsored by International and Non-J.D. Programs. Part of Global Law Week.
9 a.m. | Room 430 B/C, School of Law Building, Lincoln Center Campus
Contact: Matthew Dzioba (212) 636-7854
Postgraduate Public Service Commissioning
Graduating seniors who have committed to volunteer work, paid nonprofit work, teaching positions or programs, or academic studies in the area of social responsibility will be recognized. Sponsored by the Office of University Mission and Ministry.
2 p.m. | O’Hare Special Collections Room, William D. Walsh Family Library, Rose Hill Campus
Contact: csprh@fordham.edu
Baccalaureate Catholic Mass
Presider: Robert R. Grimes, S.J., dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center. Homilist: Vincent P. DeCola, S.J., assistant dean for first year students at Fordham College at Lincoln Center.
5 p.m. | The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 60th St. at Columbus Ave., NYC
Contact: csplc@fordham.edu
Baccalaureate Catholic Mass
Presider: Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University. Homilist: Philip A. Florio, S.J., director of Campus Ministry.
6 p.m. | Gymnasium, Rose Hill Campus
Contact: csprh@fordham.edu
Saturday, 18 May 2013
Fordham Conversations: Fordham’s Living the Mission Campaign
Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn, vice president of University Mission and Ministry, will discuss how Fordham’s Living the Mission campaign can help prepare this generation for leadership in a global society.
7 a.m. | WFUV-FM (90.7) or http://www.wfuv.org
Contact: Robin Shannon (718) 817-4557
One Hundred Sixty-Eighth University Commencement
Speaker: Richard Engel, NBC News chief foreign correspondent. Commencement is streamed live on the web. For a full schedule of the day’s events and diploma ceremonies, visit the University's website.
10 a.m. | Edwards Parade, Rose Hill Campus
Contact: Bob Howe (212) 636-6538
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Law School Diploma Ceremony
11 a.m. | Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave., between W. 50th and W. 51st St., NYC
Contact: Bob Howe (212) 636-6538
Graduate School of Business Administration Diploma Ceremony
Speaker: Kaushik Basu, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief economist at The World Bank and professor of economics and C. Marks Professor of International Studies at Cornell University, will deliver an address to the graduating students. The Graduate School of Business Administration will live stream their diploma ceremony online at www.bnet.fordham.edu/graduation2013.
6:30 p.m. | Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Ave. at 64th St., NYC
Contact: Bob Howe (212) 636-6538
Monday, 20 May 2013
Graduate School of Social Service Diploma Ceremony
4 p.m. | Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Ave. at 64th St., NYC
Contact: Bob Howe (212) 636-6538
Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
For more information about Fordham University’s Disaster Relief Fund, and ways to donate, volunteer, and connect, visit Campus Ministry’s website.
Daily Masses
To view all three campuses’ daily Masses, visit Campus Ministry’s website.
Athletic Events
To view schedules, visit the Fordham Sports website.
News Flash
Student Achievers: Faces in the Class of 2013
Several members of the Class of 2013 have enriched the greater Fordham community with their hard work, passion and dedication. For complete details, read the article on Fordham’s news page.
Encaenia 2013 Mixes Pomp with Quips
Melding irreverence with solemnity through speeches by the Lord of the Manor and the class valedictorian, Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) celebrated an age-old tradition with its Encaenia awards ceremony on May 17. For complete details, read the article on Fordham’s news page.
Gabelli Grads Feted in Ceremony
Gabelli School of Business (GSB) graduating seniors were both honored and challenged at a May 16 ceremony at the Rose Hill campus. For complete details, read the article on Fordham’s news page.
GBA Welcomes Families from Around Globe for Graduation
There was an array of countries represented when the Fordham International Students Association (FISA) of the Graduate School of Business Administration (GBA) gathered on the rooftop garden at the Empire Hotel on May 16. For complete details, read the article on Fordham’s news blog.
Fordham Grabs Four Spots on NFCA Division I All-Region Team
On the eve of their NCAA Regional matchup against Arkansas, the Fordham Rams raked in quite a few individual honors. Four players earned First Team NFCA Divison I All-Region, as Michele Daubman, Elise Fortier, Jamie LaBovick, and Gabby Luety were recognized as some of the premier players in the Mid-Atlantic Region. For complete details, read the article on Fordham’s athletics page.
Follow the Fun of Commencement as it Unfolds on Social Media
Commencement is upon us and there’s a lot going on, from awards to dinners to diploma ceremonies. Want to share your favorite Commencement moments with us? Tag your Tweets, Instagrams, and more with #fordham2013. We'll be sharing your photos, tweets and other social media posts all week right here! For complete details, view the entry on Fordham’s news page.
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